Patricia "Criss" Durham Elpers, 59, of Shoals, Indiana, passed away at Memorial Hospital & Healthcare Center on Saturday, July 19, 2014. She was born in Henderson, KY to Roy Estle and Eva Carlene Hill Durham. Criss retired as a dietary cook from the Evansville State Hospital, she was a great cook and passed down her "killer meatloaf recipe" to her daughters. She furthered her education through VUJC in paralegal studies and was the family go to for questions about legal matters. Criss loved gardening and she was a talented seamstress. She was of the Christian Faith.She is survived by her family, including:Daughters: Gina Richelle Grafton of LoogooteeLisa Renae Josh Greene of ShoalsOne grandson, Colin Riley GraftonTwo granddaughters, Brooklyn Emily and Alexis Jordan GreeneFour brothers: Robert Estle of Evansville; Edward Ray of TN; Norman Lee of Evansville; and Roy Bart of Evansville.Seven sisters: Carrie Mae Marquez of CA; Connie Louise Sollman of Evansville; Doris June Tinkle of Shoals; Joyce Ann Goldsberry of Shoals; Lora Faye Goldsberry of Ky; Frances Earlene Beal of Shoals; and Victoria Jean Sanders of Loogootee.Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, and a brother John Sumner Durham. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Shoals. The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery in Shoals